Barcelona, the league leaders, loses to Leganes
Barcelona’s lead at the top of La Liga was reduced when they suffered an unexpected loss to Leganes at home.
The team led by Hansi Flick is only one point ahead of third-place Real Madrid and ahead of Atletico Madrid on goal differential.
In the fourth minute, Sergio Gonzalez headed in from Oscar Rodriguez’s corner to give Leganes, who now sit in 15th place, the lead Barcelona, the league leaders,.
That would turn out to be the game’s sole objective.
The only time Barcelona got near was when Raphinha’s half-volley from Alex Balde’s cross struck the bar. Barcelona had 20 shots overall.
Atletico defeated Getafe 1-0 earlier on Sunday to tie Barcelona for first place in the standings.
On Saturday, Champions Real and Rayo Vallecano tied 3-3.
